Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Missouri

Food scientists and technologists in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $108,090 a year) and the least in St. Louis ($107,530), across the 2 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food scientists and technologists average at $103,780 and the median at $105,930 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $95,360.

Food Scientists and Technologists average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$108,090
St. Louis$107,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$108,090	$105,350	$78,070	$79,648	93
St. Louis	$107,530	$108,200	$78,640	$79,285	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Food Scientists and Technologists salary in other states

Food Scientists and Technologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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